Austen Kroll Updates ‘Southern Charm’ Fans on His Love Life — and Madison’s Playing Matchmaker

Austen Kroll is back in the dating pool — and if you’ve watched even five minutes of “Southern Charm,” you already know that means trouble is coming. After ending things with Audrey Pratt, Austen is leaning into his single era, flirting at BravoCon 2025, swapping numbers with Housewives, and even letting Madison LeCroy play matchmaker. Yes, that Madison.

Austen opened up about his romantic situation during the December 3 episode of “Watch What HapWhat Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” where he sat beside Madison and somehow survived the night. And according to him, his love life is… active.

Austen Kroll Says He Hit It Off With RHOM’s Kiki Barth — But Is She ‘Out of His League’?

While fans were still catching their breath from Austen and Madison sharing a couch again, Austen admitted he unexpectedly connected with “Real Housewives of Miami” star Kiki Barth at BravoCon.

“Kiki’s a tall drink of water,” Austen said, sounding like a man who knows he was shooting above the rim.

When Andy Cohen asked if he asked her out, Austen played coy, but confessed he “would go to Miami” to see her. He also admitted they exchanged numbers — but, unsurprisingly, nothing materialized.

Kiki, however, didn’t disappear completely. She dropped two red-heart emojis on Austen’s BravoCon Instagram post, because even supermodels enjoy chaos.

Madison, watching all this unfold, decided she would take on her newest role: Austen’s personal dating concierge. “She’s been sending me some girls,” Austen said. Madison confirmed: “I sent you two.” But even she encouraged him to shoot his shot with Kiki.

Austen, for his part, isn’t convinced. “I only have one thing going for me, and that’s my height,” he joked.

The ‘Southern Charm’ Star Opens Up About His Breakup From Audrey Pratt

Austen publicly confirmed at BravoCon that he and Audrey are over, and viewers will watch the relationship unravel during season 11. He explained that he leaned on his friends, his family, and yes — Madison — for advice.

“She knows me pretty damn well and can tell me things that I suck at, which I appreciate,” he said.

On the December 3 episode of “Chicks in the Office,” Austen revealed the breakup did not happen on camera. “I gave her that grace,” he said.

He added that the breakup was harder because nothing dramatic happened. “Normally you break up because something happens… that’s what made it all the harder. I’ve never broken up with somebody in that manner.”

So is Austen Kroll dating now? Yes. Is he dating successfully? That’s another story entirely.

“Southern Charm” airs Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.

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